Food Intolerance, Sensitivity and Allergy Testing for Children and Families
At Nurture Children’s Health, we recognise the challenges food reactions can create for children and their families. Understanding how specific foods impact your child’s health is essential for supporting their growth, development, and overall wellbeing. Food intolerance testing provides a valuable tool to identify problematic foods and create a personalised plan to address your child’s unique needs.
Food intolerance testing is more relevant now than ever before
Food sensitivities impact at least 100 million people worldwide, and their frequency has gone up by over 70% in children in the past few years. These sensitivities cause everything from skin rashes and headaches to more chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
The symptoms of food sensitivities can differ between children, which makes it difficult to pinpoint the cause of many conditions. We don’t know why the body confuses common foods with potentially harmful ones, but we do know this: The overall health of the gastrointestinal tract and its microorganisms are related to the development and severity of food sensitivities.
Food sensitivities can develop because of:
- Unbalanced diets
- Enzyme deficiencies
- Stress
- Genetic predisposition
- Infections and inflammation
- Certain chemicals and medications
- Environmental pollutants and toxins
What is Food Intolerance Testing?
Food intolerance testing identifies foods that may trigger adverse reactions in your child’s body. Unlike allergies, food intolerances involve delayed reactions that can lead to chronic symptoms such as digestive discomfort, skin conditions, or behavioural changes. These reactions are often linked to the immune system, gut health, or enzymatic processes.
Signs Your Child May Have a Food Intolerance
- Food intolerances can manifest in various ways, including:
- Frequent tummy pain or bloating
- Chronic diarrhoea or constipation
- Skin issues like eczema or rashes
- Headaches or fatigue
- Behavioral challenges, such as irritability or difficulty focusing
- Unexplained symptoms that seem linked to certain foods
How we test for food intolerances
Comprehensive Assessment: We start with a consultation to discuss your child’s symptoms, dietary history, and health goals.
Testing Methods: Using reliable food intolerance testing techniques, we identify potential trigger foods.
Results Review: Our naturopaths explain the results and how they relate to your child’s health.
Tailored Plan: We provide practical guidance on eliminating or rotating trigger foods and introduce practical alternatives.
Ongoing Support: We offer continuous support to help your family navigate dietary changes and monitor your child’s progress.
Specific Foods we Regularly Test For
Dairy
- Casein
- Cow’s milk
- Goat’s milk
- Sheep’s milk
- Whey
Grains
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Gliadin
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Spelt
- Wheat, Gluten
- Wheat, Whole
Seeds
- Chia seed
- Dill seed
- Flax seed
- Hemp seed
- Sesame
- Sunflower
Fruits
- Acai Berry
- Apple
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Bana
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe/Rockmelon
- Cherry
- Cranberry
- Eggplant
- Fig
- Goji Berry
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Honeydew melon
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango
- Monk fruit
- Olive
- Onion
- Orange
- Papaya
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
Vegetables
- Artichoke
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Butternut squash
- Cabbage
- Carob
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cilantro
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Parsley
- Chickpea
- Green peas
- Green pepper
- Sweet potato
- White potato
- Pumpkin
- Spinach
- Summer squash
- Tomato
- Zucchini
Fish
- Anchovy
- Codfish
- Flounder
- Halibut
- Mackerel
- Sardine
- Salmon
- Sea Bass
- Snapper
- Swordfish
- Trout
- Tuna
Shellfish
- Clam
- Crab
- Lobster
- Oyster
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Squid
Spices
- Basil
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Hops
- Mustard
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Black pepper
- Chili
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
Meats
- Beef
- Bacon
- Chicken
- Duck
- Lamb
- Pork
- Turkey
- Venison
Beans
- Black Bean
- Cocoa
- Coffee
- Green Bean
- Kidney Bean
- Lentils
- Navy Bean
- Pinto Bean
- Soybeans
Additives
- Aspartame
- Benzoic acid
- BHA
- MSG
- Polycorbate 80
- Red #3
- Red #40
- Saccharin
- Stevia
- Yellow #6
Nuts
- Almond
- Brazil nut
- Cashew
- Coconut
- Walnut
- Hazelnut
- Macadamia
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pine nut
- Pistachio
Miscellaneous
- Agave
- Canola oil
- Coconut oil
- Hemp protein (CBD)
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Mushroom
- Spiruline
- Sugarcane
- Tapioca
- Black tea
- Vinegar
- Red wine
Benefits of Food Intolerance Testing
- Clarity and Confidence: Discover which foods may be contributing to your child’s symptoms.
- Personalised Nutrition Plans: Create tailored meal plans that eliminate problematic foods while ensuring balanced nutrition.
- Improved Wellbeing: Addressing food intolerances can lead to better digestion, clearer skin, enhanced mood, and more energy.
- Support for Growth and Development: Proper nutrition is vital for your child’s physical and cognitive milestones.
What we do after your child’s food intolerance test
Our goal is never to exclude any foods long-term, but we do want to identify the cause of the issue and remove those factors for a little while to give the body time to heal. From there, we reintroduce these foods gradually while supporting the body with herbs, nutrients and specific probiotics. With this approach, we work to strengthen the function of the digestive system to reduce their sensitivity to certain foods.
Get your FREE Diet and Symptom Diary
Download a symptom and diet diary to investigate whether certain foods are causing any issues. You can discuss the results with a healthcare professional to identify potential triggers
Track the Symptoms
Get your FREE Diet and Symptom Diary
Download a symptom and diet diary to investigate whether certain foods are causing any issues. You can discuss the results with a healthcare professional to identify potential triggers